A Mindful Company® is rooted in sustainable practices for its employees, natural resources and has reverent respect for all life on earth. These are businesses that encourage employees to embrace tools and ideas for practicing mindfulness such as awareness, respect, listening, compassion, and optimism. These companies also invest in their employees, as well as encourage, support and listen to their team while investing in mindful practices such as flextime, telecommuting, child and family care, and promoting health initiatives.
School community gardens are a great way for students to learn science and health lessons; unfortunately, many schools cannot afford to provide such services to our kids. Veggie U, a non-profit, has the solution. They supply classrooms across the country with garden kits and a five-week science program to teach…
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Urban beekeeping is one of our future keys for not only the survival of bees but for the survival of humankind. Some of Atlanta’s largest companies are participating in saving our planet by investing in bees. AT&T, Delta, Chick-Fil-A, and Cox Enterprises, to name a few, are partnering with an…
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Good Acres Sanctuaries aims to be a sanctuary for animals as well as people. It is located in Kentucky specifically at 2015 Graefenburg Road, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 and is open by appointment, in case you wanted to visit. Good Acres offers holistic health centered services in an environment without judgment. They focus…
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What’s better than enjoying a pint of sweet, creamy ice cream? Eating sweet, creamy ice cream made by a company that cares about the global community and environment! No brand has done that better than Ben & Jerry’s. They’ve been making delicious ice cream and giving back to others for…
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Women who play professional golf are penalized for wanting a family. Women in the LPGA do not get maternity leave when they have a baby. Pausing to begin a family stops the women golfer’s income. Their sponsorship contracts do not usually allow for benefits while having their baby or taking…
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A Mindful company is a business that invests in their employees. Raises and bonuses are the usual job sweeteners, but these aren’t always affordable options for small businesses. This is where perks come in handy. With the right perks, you can boost company morale and create a more mindful working…
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Becoming an entrepreneur means taking risks, but you should not have to risk your health. Setting aside time to lower your stress levels is not only good for your health—it’s also good for business. Here are a few stress tips for entrepreneurs. It is said that eight out of ten…
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For the past few decades there has been a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving. And while there have been numerous politicians and organizations leading the fight, one of the most vocal forces has been Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The sad fact is that every 90 seconds, “a person is…
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